Pa. German Plate

c. 1936

Eugene Shellady

Associated Names
Eugene Shellady

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative plate with two figures wearing traditional attire and holding musical instruments, surrounded by floral patterns. The background is muted green, contrasting with the warm tones of the clothing. The floral designs are symmetrical, with blooms and leaves around the figures. The style of the artwork suggests a folk or naive aesthetic, focusing on simple lines and decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.1 x 36.3 cm (18 1/8 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8001

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 674, no. 2454.

Wikidata ID

Q64560653

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